Chimilex Inc. — Machetes

4636 S Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60638

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 25, 2017

Score

Low Risk

Chimilex Inc. — Machetes has been inspected four times since 2015. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 25, 2017. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Note that Chimilex Inc. — Machetes's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jan 25, 2017; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

The pattern that stands out is “premises maintained free of litter”, which has been cited three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 25, 2017

Reinspection

3 minor violations.

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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: PRE PACKAGED DESSERTS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL (SUPPLIES, ADDRESS, INGREDIENTS, ETC) OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: WALL ABOVE STEAM TABLE IN POOR REPAIR, PEELING PAINT. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: UNUSED STOVE IN REAR. INSTD TO REMOVE STOVE OR PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION IMMEDIATELY ABOVE.

Jan 17, 2017

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. BOTH DUMPSTERS WITH OVEFLOWING GARBAGE, LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE. INSTD TO CLEAN AREA AND HAVE DUMPSTERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: PRE PACKAGED DESSERTS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL (SUPPLIES, ADDRESS, INGREDIENTS, ETC) OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: WALL ABOVE STEAM TABLE IN POOR REPAIR, PEELING PAINT. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: UNUSED STOVE IN REAR. INSTD TO REMOVE STOVE OR PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION IMMEDIATELY ABOVE.

Aug 30, 2016

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: ANY UNUSED EQUIPMENT MUST BE REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Feb 11, 2015

License

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chimilex Inc. — Machetes last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chimilex Inc. — Machetes on file is from Jan 25, 2017. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chimilex Inc. — Machetes?

Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Chimilex Inc. — Machetes.

Has Chimilex Inc. — Machetes' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chimilex Inc. — Machetes have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chimilex Inc. — Machetes means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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